Good man ! I've done the bramhall park run a couple of times And I definately felt a bit sharper after doing them Saying that ,I haven't. Done one for a year so I'll be getting over To one soonQuote:
Originally Posted by Dynamo Dan
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Good man ! I've done the bramhall park run a couple of times And I definately felt a bit sharper after doing them Saying that ,I haven't. Done one for a year so I'll be getting over To one soonQuote:
Originally Posted by Dynamo Dan
I didn't feel very sharp today mate!! All this epic bog trotting has sapped my speed. I'm sure my times will fall over the next few weeks - or at least I hope they will!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by steviek
Please can anyone tell me if there are toilets open before 9am near the start of the Roundhay Parkrun? Ditto the new Harrogate Parkrun on the Stray.
There certainly weren't any open on the only occasion I've done Roundhay, whether that's changed in the last 9 months or so I don't know although I'm sure the Lakeside Cafe would benefit from opening early to allow runners to use the facilities while also picking up some parkrun 'trade'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexandra
Almost any real race wouldn't allow jogging buggies. Park run does, so I have been out a few times with my 2 year old :)
On a slightly sadder note, my wife inspected my toenails yesterday and declared that I clearly hadn't been doing enough fell running lately, as I had 10, all of the correct colour (and no, black is not the correct colour :) ).
I don't mind park runs. It's a good family atmosphere & get's a lot of folk out of bed on a Saturday morning to run. Out of interest, what sort of times do people do?
Exactly! They're not a real race, amd not meant to be, but I've done one with Ruben in the buggy and both of us loved it. just a shame that Saturday mornings are usually too busy to fit one in.Quote:
Originally Posted by nutkey
Ps Bionic Betty, we did about 22minutes
It was quite fast at the front end at Heaton Park this morning.
I wonder if Salford were using it as a time trial for the relays?
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/heaton/results/latestresults
I have done quite a few Park Runs usually when there are no suitable fell or road races that weekend. I also do them when Blackburn are at home and my day if consumed by football, that way I always get my racing fix.
My local park run is Bolton, I always see a few club runners from that area and I'm sure it can only be a positive thing for clubs because People Talk. All it takes is "hey come along to our club night on a tuesday/thursday and give it a go". Folk go to clubs, confidence grows, they enter bigger races, newbies keep going along to park runs and the cycle continues - It can only be a good thing.
I use them as an eyeballs out training session, I also like it because I can get in the top 10 (sometimes) that never happens in a "proper" race.As I said I would always opt for a road race or fell race if one is available that day/weekend though.
Cheers
Jamie
Add a bit of sparkle to your weekend....
Flagged up in an email from 'GreaterSport - Greater Manchester Sports Partnership', forwarded by a club colleague.
Here's an ongoing survey related to a piece of study research being conducted by my alma mater 'Lufbra' and the NHS in conjunction with ParkRun.
Something to get your teeth into over the weekend if you are stranded at home with no petrol / diesel.:rolleyes:
http://www.parkrun.com/sparkle
Looks like anyone can take part.
www.greatersport.co.uk/activeandhealthy
I must say it's quicker / easier to complete a Parkrun than to complete the 'SparkLE' survey. :closed:
Preston parkrun has now been given the go ahead by the council
Visiting the family this weekend and I ran the Leamington Spa Park Run, surprisingly there was a big hill in the middle of it! I felt bloody awful and nearly threw up at the end. Field was where near as fast as in Manchester I was about 13th or 14th and about 30 seconds outside my pb due to illness. Lots of kids running though, which was nice to see.
Great news!I keep seeing people post on Facebook about attending various Park Runs and I've been a little behind the times and not really known what it was all about. Needless to say that I'd love to have a crack at these when the Preston Parkrun commences!Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
To be in Avenham Park apparently Al:).Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Dan, I was at Leamington as well on Saturday. Which course did you run as I didn't see a big hill in the middle of it ;-) More of a short climb. Was it you who got 'chicked' by my girlfriend on the climb?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynamo Dan
Compared to Platts Field it was like Ben Nevis! It was me who was 'chicked' on the climb, she likes a natter your Mrs, she kept going on about tactics or something after I went past her after the top of the climb. I passed a bit close and said sorry, but she just went on and on and on and on and on and on. I reckon she'd be sub 16 if she tried a bit harder :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave A
Platt Fields is very flat, my PB course. I said to one of the race directors later that day I would prefer the steeper part of the climb to go down, rather than up,just to make it a bit more fun. I don't think the Leamington course is anywhere near as tough as Woodbank or Bramhall Park though.
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Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Al - Preston (Avenham Park )parkrun is meant to start on May the 12th.:)
Preston Harriers have tried to host a Mid Lancs XC there over recent years and been unable to. Funny that a park run can go ahead though. Must tick and few more boxes. Bet they get free use of the park as well as the free insurance as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
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Originally Posted by Witton Park
I know what you mean King Witton Canute but It is now official, Preston Parkrun starts on May 12th in Avenham Park. It's a three lap route, finishing right next to the cafe in the park. Only one hill but you have to do it three times. :w00t:
Great, I will have to plan a Constructive away-Saturday in the summer to sample the new Preston Parkrun - I will have to look for a gap in the FRA and road calendars when I'm not being Destructive on the Fells or tearing up the tarmac in my flats:rolleyes: .
I like new Parkrun's cos you can do a steady time and then go back later when you are desperate for a course PB.
Milestone today - halfway between my 50 and 100 Parkrun Tees.:thumbup:
Marple parkrun kicks off on May the 26th :)
Swoop, good to bump into you at flat-platt today. Sorry I was rushing off (to chores), and sorry I didn't initially recognise your 'greeting hailed across the park'; I thought at first that I was being accosted by one of those Fallowfield Hoodies that Dan mixes with. Now then, I must say in my defense, you must start putting away the winter gear and getting out the spring / summer togs soon, Swoop. It was fresh this morning but not chilly.
I am sat here mulling over having missed the Cake Race over at Saddleworth, wondering if I've been 'destructive'. But I have to admit that I couldn't have made it anyway without neglecting duties. As many have said, the beauty of Parkrun is that you can be back home by 10am before the Saturday chores start, and yet still, in my case, earn brownie points to spend at Sunday fell / trail / road paid-for races. Or on a BH weekend, earn extra brownie points for Monday too. What could be a better formula to keep all the ROs happy..?
Great turnout (100 runners) for the first Preston Parkrun yesterday:thumbup:
Also fantastic to see that Swinton Running Club have pretty much taken ownership of the Worsley Woods Parkrun - which is a great course by the way.
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That Preston stat is impressive but does go to show how much the area was 'gagging' for a ParkRun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
And 70% of the field had never done any other Parkrun before. That's a strong stat too (i.e. not too many were 'new event baggers').
Of the 12 NW England Parkruns only 'South Manchester' (OK 'Central' Uni-belt really) at Platt Fields had >100 for their 1st. Although it took them 4 months to equal it. I bet that doesn't happen at Preston.
Even the mighty Bramhall and Heaton (first NW movers) took weeks to get to the 100 mark (6 & 17 weeks).
It has taken Pennington Flash over 1 year to reach >100.
Some NW events like Oldham have been going > 1 year and rarely have >100 (only when other events are cancelled or visiting). Not a bad thing though.
To me, 100 is a comfortable number for a park 5k - Bramhall and Heaton (and to a degree Platt Fields) are getting congested with 300+ runners, so the newer / less popular events appeal to those who dont like it too crowded.
Interesting post OB1Quote:
Originally Posted by OB1
I agree that Bramhall and Heaton Park are getting too busy now. Bramhall's paths are too narrow to cope with the size of the fields that they are getting and the new course at Heaton Park is too much of a squeeze at the start.
There is to be another Greater Manchester parkrun, this time in Heaton Mersey (behind Parrswood) also Burnley parkrun is on the way too :)
Indeed, Danbert, Swinton have been a great support. For our 11th event (which I think you ran?) they made a day of it with all runners who were available taking part and those injured helping out as Marshals....gave us a record turnout of 124 I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
For me, the best thing has been to see those who have never done anything like it taking part and coming back every week. Even one of my neighbours who hasn't run since being chased by the police as a boy has battled his way round the course. Plenty of kids as well.
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Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
Ooooo Heaton Mersey, that's closer than Platt Fields Park. I reckon Didsbury is now the optimum place for Park Runs. Do you know much about the course?
This is it as it stands at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynamo Dan
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5383553 :)
I did, and I enjoyed it immensely. I'm sorry I didn't hang around to have a chat afterwards, i wasn't being ignorant, the lad i was with needed to get back to Middleton asap.Quote:
Indeed, Danbert, Swinton have been a great support. For our 11th event (which I think you ran?)
Warrington parkrun imminent. :)
Great organisation today - vests-off to James (event director), volunteers/marshalls, sponsors, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
A whopping 209 finished the inaugural event today. 54 doing their first parkrun. Bodes well.
Lots of support from Parkrun stalwarts from south-of-manchester and further afield (28 x 50 T's), (12 x 100 T's) and (1x250 T from darn sarf)
A fair few forumites taking part from Buxton, Gloss, Goyt, Stockport, etc.
Very warm even for 9:15 am. Not sure if anyone went on to Shutlingloe later.;)
The course reminded me of a cross between Wythenshawe (grassy bits), Bramhall (woody tree-rooty bits), and everywhere else (Park-pathy-bits).
Funny 2-lap figure-of-eight routing though (I imagine due to the river and other obstacles)
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Originally Posted by OB1
Fantastic turn out at Marple.
Very strong rumours of a parkrun in Delamere Forest on the forest trails too - that would be really good. :thumbup:
I thought you said you were going to keep on my shoulder Danbert!:)
Your shoulder was too quick for me Swoop. I need to find a running partner whose shoulder runs at a more sedate pace these days.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
:sneaky:Platt Fields for those non-plused. Nice scalp Swoop!Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/southmanch...nSeqNumber=118
Brummy John - can you adjudicate please?
Danbert >100 is a disgrace for a forumite!
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Originally Posted by OB1
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I've definitely got a different perspective towards my running these days. Having had injury after injury I now run very much for pleasure and good times with friends. The days of chasing PBs and track sessions have long gone.
Good news for East Lancastrians. Burnley Parkrun kicks off this weekend. It's out of Towneley Park, and is virtually all on gravel paths. :)
North Manchester logic?..if you're not grovelling your gravelling...:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry